Bird of Prey Experience

One-to-one Bird of Prey Experience behind the scenes with some of our majestic Birds of Prey and Keepers.

Choose from owl, hawk or falcon:

Owl Experience

Minimum age 7 must be accompanied by an adult

What is included?

Behind the scenes tour of Birds of Prey exhibit

Aviary maintenance

Weigh a bird & food management

Photo opportunity

Fly an owl to the glove

Hawk Experience

Minimum age 10 must be accompanied by an adult

Behind the scenes tour of Birds of Prey exhibit

Aviary maintenance

Weigh a bird & food management

Photo opportunity

Take a Hawk on a Hawk Walk (please note hawks are natural hunters and may hunt during this part of the experience)

Falcon Experience

Minimum age 14 must be accompanied by an adult

Behind the scenes tour of Birds of Prey exhibit

Aviary maintenance

Weigh a bird & food management

Photo opportunity

Fly to the glove, ro-crow with Peregrine, high catch with lure.

Be prepared to get up close and hands-on with our magnificent Birds of Prey. Find out what it's really like to be a Zoo Keeper as you help with daily enclosure maintenance and food preparation. Learn from our experienced keepers how to care for and weigh Birds of Prey. Enjoy the unforgettable experience of flying our Birds of Prey!

What else is included?

Our Bird of Prey experience souvenier pack includes free day entry to Zoo for the participant (and an accompanying adult for participants under 16), a personalised certificate of achievement and a complimentary T-shirt to remember your experience.

When is it available?

Monday to Saturday from 9.00am - 10.00am.

This experience would be the perfect gift for a friend or relative or even just a treat for yourself. Are you ready for an exciting and exclusive day out? Don't forget your camera!

Please note children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by one adult.